Galactic Empire

An instrumental metal band which performs pieces originally written by John Williams for the Star Wars films.

Formed in December 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Current lineup:
Grant McFarland (Blastbeat, previously Boba Sett) - drums (2015-present)
Carson Slovak (OD-66, previously Bass Commander) - bass (2015-present)
CJ Masciantonio (Kyle Ren, previously Shadow Ranger) - guitar (2015-2023), arrangements (2022-present)
Erik Ryde (Lord Sikh) - lead guitar (2023-present)
Cotter Champlin (Darth Brooks) - guitar (2023-present)
Brett Anspach (Doomriff) - guitar (2023-present)


Former members:
Chris Kelly (Dark Vader) - lead guitar (2015-2019)
Josh Willis (Red Guard) - guitar (2015-2016)
Mike DeMaria (Red Guard) - guitar (2016-2018)
Clinton Tustin (Red Guard) - guitar (2018-2022)

Josh Willis and CJ Masciantonio both played in Unparalleled Height; Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland were in [a=Century (3)]; Mike DeMaria and Chris Kelly play together in Alustrium.